With housing selection right around the corner, this photo feature is dedicated to giving students a look into the various residence hall rooms around campus. Photos by Larissa Davis Quad Common Space in Hiett Hall occupied by senior Sarah Axtell, senior Willa Johnson, senior Gillian Etherington and sophomore Grace Reif. Highlights of Hiett include newer…
Letter to the editor: A drunk guy verbally assaulted me and somehow I was the one thrown out of the free speech event for speaking my mind
Last night, I went to a sloppy white supremacist propaganda screening veiled as a forum for ‘free speech and logical thought.’ As it was advertised, it became immediately clear that this was a hotbed for rape jokes, racial and gender slurs. Without any regard for content warnings, these white terrorists on training wheels began their…
University of Chicago game brings softball season to a close
Last Friday, our softball team went to Stagg field to play the University of Chicago in a nonconference doubleheader. The Maroons started the game with a strong focus, winning the opener 5-1 and then taking the nightcap 8-0 in five innings. Megan Stoppelman had a one hit shutout in the nightcap, giving the Maroons a…
Photo Feature: A Look Inside Residence Hall Rooms
With housing selection right around the corner, this photo feature is dedicated to giving students a look into the various residence hall rooms around campus. Photos by Larissa Davis. This room in Colman Hall occupied by freshmen Claire Zimmerman and Lily Greene. Highlights of Colman include rooms with sinks and its proximity to College Ave.…
Photo Feature: A Look Inside Residence Hall Rooms
With housing selection right around the corner, some students may be concerned about being put into a residence hall that wasn’t their first choice. However, all residence halls have just as many perks as drawbacks. This photo feature is dedicated to giving students a look into the various residence hall rooms around campus, starting with…
Your Minority Friend Is Not A Textbook
If you are trying to educate yourself further on social issues, you should not put the burden on one member of a minority group to educate you. While the will to understand more and educate oneself is quite commendable, the way you go about it matters. You should not bombard your minority friend with questions…
The Hat Trick “A Young Girl’s Smile”
a serial story written by the Creative Writing Club. The hat’s smile was extended downwards onto the face of the young girl who wore it, aged no more than 12. Strands of thoughts belonging to others beside herself echoed in her head, tightening her smile with a forcefulness that matched the prickling needles inside her…
Sex Offenders and Rapists Get A Free Pass
On Thursday, April 19, Bill O’Reilly was fired from Fox News for allegations of sexual assault. However, most of these sexual assault allegations came years before the eventual firing of O’Reilly. What really prompted Fox to sever ties with O’Reilly was the drop in advertisers on Fox as well as a drop in their stock.…
Views From A PWI
I have been told that attending a predominantly white institution, or a PWI, as a person of color is a learning experience in and of itself. Lawrence is no exception. Growing up on the west coast of the United States, I was not immune to bigotry, underrepresentation, or prejudice, but I experienced it on a…
Blast From the past: Board makes girl’s track team a sport
Author: Unknown Published: April 22.1927 Girls’ track is to be a team sport, according to a decision made by the W.A.A. board at a meeting held Monday in the rooms of Miss Mary H. Fretts, president of the board. Individuals winning first, second, and third place will be awarded 20, 15 and 10 points respectively…